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What is the APHIS Native American Working Group (ANAWG)?

ANAWG advises APHIS's top management about ways to enhance program delivery and accessibility to tribes, intertribal committees, and related organizations, such as the Intertribal Agriculture Council. The group also facilitates the coordination of active partnerships with tribal governments by providing assistance and advice to the agency's units. Read more about the purpose and history of the ANAWG

APHIS is committed to building day-to-day working relationships with Native American governments and respecting tribal heritage and cultural values when planning and initiating its programs.

What, or who, is APHIS?

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). APHIS provides leadership in ensuring the health and care of animals and plants, improving agricultural productivity and competitiveness, and contributing to the national economy and the public health. Learn more from the APHIS Home Page

Animal and Plant Heath Inspection Service (APHIS) Tribal Relations Programs

Slide Show Presentation

Working in Native American/Alaska Native Country

Definitions of Reservation, Tribe, Treaty, Agreements, etc.

See Page 2 of APHIS Directive 1040.1, 06/20/2006

Building Trust: Art and Craft of Consensus-building

Building Trust a good publication for those working between cultures

Publications of Interest

Guide to USDA Programs for American Indians and Alaska Natives (links to site with pdf and word doc downloads)

President's November 6, 2000 Executive Order (text and PDF)

Indian Entities Recognized and Eligible To Receive Services From the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs (pdf file) (December 2003)

Indian Affairs: Laws and Treaties Compiled and Edited by Charles J. Kappler

Pictures from various meetings

Las Vegas IAC - November 2000
Oregon NAFWS - May 2001
Miami IAC - November 2001
New Jersey NCIE - November 2001
Spokane NCAI - November 2001
New Mexico AISES - November 2001
Jackson, Wyoming - May 2004
Alaska AISES - November 2004
Bar Harbor -- May 2006

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USDA Privacy Statement

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

Chief Seattle Words

Native American Meetings

2007 Meetings (pdf file)

Government Links of Interest:

Veterinary Services:
USDA/APHIS/Area Offices

APHIS Publications:
USDA/APHIS Publications

USDA Native American Programs:
USDA Office of Native American Programs (NAP)

U.S. Enviromental Protection Agency
U.S. Enviromental Protection Agency

Farm Service:
Native American Program

Department of the Interior:
Office of the Special Trustee (OST)

Native American Population Statistis:
U. S. Census Bureau

Bureau of Indian Affairs:
Bureau of Indian Affairs

White House Initiative on Tribal Colleges and Universities Home Page
WHITCU

Native American and Alaska Natives Organizations:

National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)

Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC)

Native American Fish and Wildlife Society (NAFWS)

American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC)

American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)

Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI)

Native American Organizations and Urban Indian Centers Many links to sites of interest to Native Americans or Alaskan Natives

Tribal Contact Information:

From the National Congress of American Indians Page: http://www.ncai.org/Tribal_Directory.3.0.html

From the Bureau of Indian Affairs Page: http://www.doi.gov/leaders.pdf

500 Nations: Lots of tribal information:
http://500nations.com/

Information on American University's WINS Program

Each summer, American University hosts a 6-credit summer Washington Internship for Native Students (WINS), specifically designed for Native American students. The class consists of discussion and research on topics important to Native communities and individuals across America -- and an opportunity to work with a government agency. More information at: http://www.american.edu/wins/

This web site, www.aphis.usda.gov/anawg/wins.html has information on USDA agencies that have hosted students in past years, including job descriptions.

APHIS Program Areas of Interest to Native Americans

Program units within APHIS that conduct field activities are listed below. These links below will take you to the various unit's home page.

For a brief overview of APHIS programs, go to the summary page.

Hot Issues: Animal Disease, Pests, National ID, and more:
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom/hot_issues/

Avian Influenza:
AI information

West Nile Virus (WNV) Information:
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/lpa/pubs/fsheet_faq_notice/faq_ahwnv.html

Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Information:
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/lpa/pubs/fsheet_faq_notice/fs_ahfmd.html

BSE information
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom/hot_issues/bse.shtml

ANAWG Email Address:
anawg@aphis.usda.gov

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Job vacancies at APHIS,

Job vacancies for all Government agencies

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